Hyper Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 8-42 Gauge

Hyper Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 8-42 Gauge

Hyper Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 8-42 Gauge

Played by legendary bands in every genre around the world, Slinkys are wound from nickel plated steel for a bright, balanced tone. Available in multiple gauge combinations.

$8.99
SKU: P02229

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About this product

Hyper Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a light, fast feel with slightly less tension on the top strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension to the Super Slinky strings. Gauges .008, .011, .014, .024w, .032, .042

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What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02229.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge Wire type Single string
.008 Plain P01008 Plain Steel Electric or Acoustic Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.011 Plain P01011 Plain Steel Electric or Acoustic Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.014 Plain P01014 Plain Steel Electric or Acoustic Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.024 Wound P01124 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 pack
.032 Wound P01132 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 pack
.042 Wound P01142 Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

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Specifications

Instrument Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge .008–.042
Alloy Nickel Wound Nickel-plated steel wrap — the classic bright, balanced Slinky tone
8-42 Gauge Hyper Single Pack $8.99